The Wayro route from Tetela de Ocampo to General Zaragoza is 546 miles (879 km), about 11 h 17 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 546 mi (879 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | PUE 148 → MEX-119D → MEX-132D → MEX-132 → MEX-M40D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → SLP 29 → NL 3 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-119D, MEX-132D, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving this route in a car with U.S. plates
| Temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) | Required: this route is outside the zones where U.S.-registered cars can skip the temporary import permit (Baja California, Baja California Sur and part of Sonora) |
|---|---|
| Mexican auto insurance | Required for all vehicles: buy a Mexican policy before you drive |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Mexico travel information (updated August 11, 2026); permits are issued by Banjercito.
The Tetela de Ocampo–General Zaragoza drive in a few lines
MEX-57 (172 mi) and MEX-57D (135 mi) carry about 56% of the 546 miles. It runs through 7 states: Puebla, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-119D, MEX-132D and MEX-M40D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Tetela de Ocampo to General Zaragoza
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Puebla |
| PUE 148 | 1–29 | 28 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 29–34 | 5 | Puebla |
| MEX-119D | 34–52 | 18 | Puebla, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 52–54 | 2 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132D | 54–78 | 24 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 78–101 | 23 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 101–102 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 102–162 | 60 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| MEX-57D | 162–249 | 87 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Querétaro |
| connecting roads | 249–250 | 1 | Querétaro |
| MEX-57 | 250–347 | 97 | Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 347–389 | 42 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 389–464 | 75 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 464–470 | 6 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 29 | 470–499 | 29 | San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León |
| NL 3 | 499–505 | 6 | Nuevo León |
| local roads | 505–546 | 41 | Nuevo León |
- Mile 49 of this route: Puebla → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 121 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 134 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 163 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 196 of this route: State of Mexico → Querétaro (state line)
- Mile 256 of this route: Querétaro → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 310 of this route: Guanajuato → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 479 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Nuevo León (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Tetela de Ocampo and General Zaragoza
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (mile 27), Huapalcalco (mile 71)
- Nature and outdoors: El Gogorrón National Park (mile 336)
- Museums and history: Huapalcalco (mile 71), El Santo Museum (mile 73), Casa de la Corregidora (mile 234), Former hacienda of Chichimequillas (mile 241), Matehuala Cathedral (mile 470)
Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla
In the Sierra Norte de Puebla, the sanctuary of Nuestro Padre Jesús in Aquixtla draws thousands of pilgrims during the year who come to give thanks for favors received.
Huapalcalco
About 5 kilometers north of Tulancingo, the pre-Columbian site of Huapalcalco sits on the western slope of a hill called Tecolote.
El Santo Museum
Wrestling fans can stop in Tulancingo, birthplace of the masked luchador El Santo, where this museum opened in 1985. Displays include original masks and ring outfits, movie promotional material and photos from his career and private life.
Atlantean figures
Crowning the main pyramid at the Tula archaeological zone, these basalt sculptures of Toltec warriors stand more than four meters tall in what was once the Toltec capital; the nearby Wall of Snakes shows carved serpents devouring skeletons.
Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro
Querétaro's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996, pairs the Spaniards' grid of streets with the winding lanes of the old Indigenous quarters. Walk it for Baroque churches and mansions of the 17th and 18th centuries and the city's landmark aqueduct.
Casa de la Corregidora
Completed in 1770 as Querétaro's royal houses and town hall, the Casa de la Corregidora is where Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, held there in 1810, sent word of danger to Miguel Hidalgo. After independence it became the state government palace.
Former hacienda of Chichimequillas
Discalced Carmelite friars founded this hacienda around 1690 to shelter travelers on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and to farm. Its two-story stone and lime main house, finished in 1813, wraps around a central courtyard beside a chapel.
El Gogorrón National Park
Straddling San Luis Potosí and Guanajuato near Villa de Reyes, this national park offers rugged rock formations, mountain scenery and thermal springs, with camping, hiking and mountain biking.
Matehuala Cathedral
Still open for worship, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral serves as the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Matehuala, a city in the state of San Luis Potosí.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tetela de Ocampo to General Zaragoza?
About 11 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 546 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tetela de Ocampo to General Zaragoza?
About 546 miles (879 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Do I need a permit to drive my U.S. car from Tetela de Ocampo to General Zaragoza?
Yes. A temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) is required for a U.S.-registered car on this route, which is outside the zones where it can be skipped. Mexican auto insurance is required for every vehicle.
Is it safe to drive from Tetela de Ocampo to General Zaragoza?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Querétaro Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Nuevo León Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tetela de Ocampo to General Zaragoza use?
In order: PUE 148, MEX-119D, MEX-132D, MEX-132, MEX-M40D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, SLP 29 and NL 3. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tetela de Ocampo and General Zaragoza?
Closest to the road: Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (sanctuary, mile 27, 0.7 mi from the route); Huapalcalco (archaeological site, mile 71, 0.3 mi from the route); Atlantean figures (sculptures, mile 151, 1 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on September 29, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.